The Muse
The Muse
Reach me:
Rite Of Passage
Famous Last Words
The Extended
Famous Last Words
In every truth that you'd deny
And each regret and each goodbye
was a mistake too great to hide
Sunday, 27 July 2008
At last, AGM is over.
Yesterday marks the day Exco 35th ended our journey.
It was an experience-filled journey with them. Full of ups and downs.
We started as One
and along the way, some turned.
while some stayed.
But it doesnt change the fact that we ended as we started.
As One.
Let all be said in this simple poem...and the pictures.
=)
As I near the end of this road
I can't help but wonder
about all those paths that I had taken
and all those choices that I have made.
All those things that I've done
All those things I've said
All those people I have met
All those people I have let go
All with the great pleasure of having known them
And at one point of time to have them in my life.
From those who had make a big impact
To those whom are mere acquaintances
And from those who came with a bang
But left with only a whimper
And to those whom I never thought
Would mean so much to me
Nor would I have thought
I meant alot to them either
But again I was proven wrong
By these blessed souls
For their equally blessed words
Of which I'm eternally grateful
Looking back again to see
The crisis and calamity
That had befallen us
Yet we are here still
I will be the first to admit
On my knees and confess
Let the shooting starts
For I wont hide behind the notion
of being a human and prone to mistakes.
I did what I did with a clear head
But I couldn't say I followed the heart
Sides I have taken despite the plea
From others for neutrality
But I just can't force myself to stay still
And watch from the middle as the shooting starts
Knowing full well I hold in me
The power to end this all
I took a chance and allied myself
With the ones who came without a name
The ones who are tossed aside because of impunity
Banded together because of necessity
It was with them that I learn loyalty
And its there that I've come to see
That despite the words that others say
All of us are different, yet similar in our own way.
For you see we might be strong
inside or outside it does not matter
But deep in us lies a deep fear that we refuse to see
That all of us fear of being lonely.
That is why people band together
Connecting because of a common interest
And instead of working together
Decided to alleviate other's failings
We could have been greater than great, I thought
Had we been together always
But petty differences overuled rational thought
And seek to break this hallowed place
Tears felled for the ones who left
But what use are tears that fell?
When efforts to get the left one back
Leaves alot to be desired
Maybe its right for me to say this
But instead of just assuming and speculating
What is wrong in going forth?
And finally end all this backbiting
To the one who left, my dear sister
Give them a chance to explain their actions
For they themselves are kindly perplex
By your sudden departure.
We are together but we aren't united
That was what that is left bare
As the same that I am a part
but yet, I am still apart
Come forth my Brothers
Stand strong my Sisters
Let us throw away the animosity
And mend these rifts among us
For a wise man once told me
"Blessings of Allah S.W.T comes only from the unity of His people"
I look ahead towards the road
And I was caught by surprise
I have always thought this is the end of it
But only to realise there's still much more to go
"Its not over for you yet"
A voice said from behind
I turned around and with great pleasure find
The Lightbringer smiling before thine.
I put myself upon this road
With my brothers and sisters around me
For now I strive to mend the rifts
And rebulit the bridges that connects us
Ukhwah, was the underrated theme of the camp
But its instilled in the campers still
Show them that the spirit is in us too
Until far long when our time is over
Mend the rifts and bulit the bridges
Thats what we have to do
Keeping the ukhwah in our hearts
and let the spirit stay true
35th Executive Committee
The great people whom I worked with and whom have granted me greater impetus to be who I am today, directly or indirectly they all played a part.
I thank you all for being a part of me. And I see your forgiveness in all my wrongdoings, may it be in my words or my actions, for I know that I've done alot of wrong
=)
36th Executive Committee
The new batch of leaders which will continue the fight left by the 35th Executive Committee.
When I first came to the Exco, I was a mere newbie to leadership. Now, I'm still a newbie. But an experienced one. Time to impart what I've learnt to the new batch.
Exco 36th, remember.
Blessings of Allah lies only in the unity of His People.
Looking forward to working with you lot
=))
35th Executive Committee Logistics Officers
My logistics brother (Ridzwan) and I.
Its been a great year working with you bro. And yeah, though sometimes our egos brushed, we put it all aside and get it all done. Our way of working and temperament is very similar and maybe thats why we clicked so well. I'm gonna miss working with you, and bro...all the best with Nurhayat. I'll support you to the best of my ability.
=)
Amirah
36th Executive Committee Logistics Officer
Nur Afiqah
36th Executive Committee Honorary General Secretary
If there was a time in which it is a wonder how two strangers can suddenly be so close, it would be my case with Amirah. The first time I met her was the first day of school in which me and Hadi mistook her for Nuraini. But the time taken for us to bond and get closer is so fast, that its almost surreal. Strangers one day, siblings the next. The brother-sister bond between us is so great, that sometimes, I wished that she really is my sister.
As for Afiqah, I've heard about her from someone who used to be close to me last time.
As such, during iKem, I kept an eye on her and I wasn't disappointed. Though she didnt stand out, she was one of those who have the potential to excel IF given the chance. I was given the opportunity to give them second chances. And I did. I never regretted doing so. For they did me proud.
I was their mentor for the BBQ Committee alongside Zureen. I told them that as long as I still have things to impart upon them, I will still be their mentor and I will only stop being so when the day they do not need me anymore. I will keep my word on that.
=)
and finally...
Muhammad Farhan
34th Exco Logistics Officer
35th Exco Vice President
36th Exco President
My another Mentor
Siti Syakirah
35th Exco General Honorary Secretary
36th Exco Vice President
My new partner, Syak. It was apparent that you were destined to be one of the Exco 36th's heads by your showing during iKem. I myself am quite impressed by you at that time. Though we never quite communicated much during our time in Exco 36th, I pretty much believe that we can work well together this time round. Let us support our president together.
=))
Faan..faan..faan...
what can I say about this dear brother of mine...
To think that we didn't quite notice each other during Kem Evolusi.
Didn't quite notice issnt the right term.
More to we didnt even notice.
Hell, we only realised we took a picture with each other 2 damned years after the camp.
But whatever it is, Faan is another someone whom I look up to highly. His leadership ability, his janggut, his height..just to name a few.
Many a times in which we shared our stories with each other and come to understand each other better.
I still remember what you said to me during that night after iKem debrief ,Faan.
and I will hold it.
To the last word.
=))
there are many others that I would like to pay tribute to.
Yusri a.k.a Joi or Advisor Nurdeen wannabe for example.
But I'll save that for later
Because I've got a meeting to attend to tomorrow
AT TAMPINES
and i'm still awake at this hour.
sheesh
Yesterday marks the day Exco 35th ended our journey.
It was an experience-filled journey with them. Full of ups and downs.
We started as One
and along the way, some turned.
while some stayed.
But it doesnt change the fact that we ended as we started.
As One.
Let all be said in this simple poem...and the pictures.
=)
As I near the end of this road
I can't help but wonder
about all those paths that I had taken
and all those choices that I have made.
All those things that I've done
All those things I've said
All those people I have met
All those people I have let go
All with the great pleasure of having known them
And at one point of time to have them in my life.
From those who had make a big impact
To those whom are mere acquaintances
And from those who came with a bang
But left with only a whimper
And to those whom I never thought
Would mean so much to me
Nor would I have thought
I meant alot to them either
But again I was proven wrong
By these blessed souls
For their equally blessed words
Of which I'm eternally grateful
Looking back again to see
The crisis and calamity
That had befallen us
Yet we are here still
I will be the first to admit
On my knees and confess
Let the shooting starts
For I wont hide behind the notion
of being a human and prone to mistakes.
I did what I did with a clear head
But I couldn't say I followed the heart
Sides I have taken despite the plea
From others for neutrality
But I just can't force myself to stay still
And watch from the middle as the shooting starts
Knowing full well I hold in me
The power to end this all
I took a chance and allied myself
With the ones who came without a name
The ones who are tossed aside because of impunity
Banded together because of necessity
It was with them that I learn loyalty
And its there that I've come to see
That despite the words that others say
All of us are different, yet similar in our own way.
For you see we might be strong
inside or outside it does not matter
But deep in us lies a deep fear that we refuse to see
That all of us fear of being lonely.
That is why people band together
Connecting because of a common interest
And instead of working together
Decided to alleviate other's failings
We could have been greater than great, I thought
Had we been together always
But petty differences overuled rational thought
And seek to break this hallowed place
Tears felled for the ones who left
But what use are tears that fell?
When efforts to get the left one back
Leaves alot to be desired
Maybe its right for me to say this
But instead of just assuming and speculating
What is wrong in going forth?
And finally end all this backbiting
To the one who left, my dear sister
Give them a chance to explain their actions
For they themselves are kindly perplex
By your sudden departure.
We are together but we aren't united
That was what that is left bare
As the same that I am a part
but yet, I am still apart
Come forth my Brothers
Stand strong my Sisters
Let us throw away the animosity
And mend these rifts among us
For a wise man once told me
"Blessings of Allah S.W.T comes only from the unity of His people"
I look ahead towards the road
And I was caught by surprise
I have always thought this is the end of it
But only to realise there's still much more to go
"Its not over for you yet"
A voice said from behind
I turned around and with great pleasure find
The Lightbringer smiling before thine.
I put myself upon this road
With my brothers and sisters around me
For now I strive to mend the rifts
And rebulit the bridges that connects us
Ukhwah, was the underrated theme of the camp
But its instilled in the campers still
Show them that the spirit is in us too
Until far long when our time is over
Mend the rifts and bulit the bridges
Thats what we have to do
Keeping the ukhwah in our hearts
and let the spirit stay true
35th Executive Committee
The great people whom I worked with and whom have granted me greater impetus to be who I am today, directly or indirectly they all played a part.
I thank you all for being a part of me. And I see your forgiveness in all my wrongdoings, may it be in my words or my actions, for I know that I've done alot of wrong
=)
36th Executive Committee
The new batch of leaders which will continue the fight left by the 35th Executive Committee.
When I first came to the Exco, I was a mere newbie to leadership. Now, I'm still a newbie. But an experienced one. Time to impart what I've learnt to the new batch.
Exco 36th, remember.
Blessings of Allah lies only in the unity of His People.
Looking forward to working with you lot
=))
35th Executive Committee Logistics Officers
My logistics brother (Ridzwan) and I.
Its been a great year working with you bro. And yeah, though sometimes our egos brushed, we put it all aside and get it all done. Our way of working and temperament is very similar and maybe thats why we clicked so well. I'm gonna miss working with you, and bro...all the best with Nurhayat. I'll support you to the best of my ability.
=)
Muhammad Faizul
34th Executive Committee President
My Mentor
If you guys were wondering about the quote "Blessings of Allah lies only in the unity of His people", well this is the person who taught me that.
Someone whom I looked up to highly and pretty much a good example of a Muslim Leader,
he is the person who have taught me along the way, directly and indirectly.
Words cant describe my thanks for his guidance along the way
The video I did which was shown at the last part of AGM yesterday was also a tribute to him.
In acknowledgement of his contributions and also of what he has instilled in me.
=)
Ahmad Shahruddin
34th Executive Committee Logistics Officer
My Second Mentor
The spastic man. The bodoh guy. The kuda gila guy. Michael Carrick.Whatever
He's got so many nicknames that I just cant keep up with it.
But whatever it is, this is the person that I often turn to when I'm in doubt over my duties as the Logistics Officer. He's the one who taught me the tools of the trade.
Though to tell the truth, no matter how hard I tried, I doubt I could fill his shoes.
Thanks alot Ahmad.
=))
Siti Rohani
35th Executive Committee Publications Officer and 36th Executive Committee Honorary Treasurer
Nuraini
34th Executive Committee Publications Officer and 35th Executive Committee Honorary General Secretary
These two girls are my source of support during my time in Exco 35th. I was Rohani's Facilitator during Kem Ilusi, perhaps thats why we bonded early. As for Nuraini, its not uncommon to see us shouting at each other or throwing things at each other. Perhaps that is how we show each other that we care. By arguing nonstop. But whatever it is, every so often we confided in each other...be it personal or work matters and it is in the solace that we seek in each other that we find the strength to fight on.
Thanks you two
=)
34th Executive Committee President
My Mentor
If you guys were wondering about the quote "Blessings of Allah lies only in the unity of His people", well this is the person who taught me that.
Someone whom I looked up to highly and pretty much a good example of a Muslim Leader,
he is the person who have taught me along the way, directly and indirectly.
Words cant describe my thanks for his guidance along the way
The video I did which was shown at the last part of AGM yesterday was also a tribute to him.
In acknowledgement of his contributions and also of what he has instilled in me.
=)
Ahmad Shahruddin
34th Executive Committee Logistics Officer
My Second Mentor
The spastic man. The bodoh guy. The kuda gila guy. Michael Carrick.Whatever
He's got so many nicknames that I just cant keep up with it.
But whatever it is, this is the person that I often turn to when I'm in doubt over my duties as the Logistics Officer. He's the one who taught me the tools of the trade.
Though to tell the truth, no matter how hard I tried, I doubt I could fill his shoes.
Thanks alot Ahmad.
=))
Siti Rohani 35th Executive Committee Publications Officer and 36th Executive Committee Honorary Treasurer
Nuraini
34th Executive Committee Publications Officer and 35th Executive Committee Honorary General Secretary
These two girls are my source of support during my time in Exco 35th. I was Rohani's Facilitator during Kem Ilusi, perhaps thats why we bonded early. As for Nuraini, its not uncommon to see us shouting at each other or throwing things at each other. Perhaps that is how we show each other that we care. By arguing nonstop. But whatever it is, every so often we confided in each other...be it personal or work matters and it is in the solace that we seek in each other that we find the strength to fight on.
Thanks you two
=)
Amirah
36th Executive Committee Logistics Officer
Nur Afiqah
36th Executive Committee Honorary General Secretary
If there was a time in which it is a wonder how two strangers can suddenly be so close, it would be my case with Amirah. The first time I met her was the first day of school in which me and Hadi mistook her for Nuraini. But the time taken for us to bond and get closer is so fast, that its almost surreal. Strangers one day, siblings the next. The brother-sister bond between us is so great, that sometimes, I wished that she really is my sister.
As for Afiqah, I've heard about her from someone who used to be close to me last time.
As such, during iKem, I kept an eye on her and I wasn't disappointed. Though she didnt stand out, she was one of those who have the potential to excel IF given the chance. I was given the opportunity to give them second chances. And I did. I never regretted doing so. For they did me proud.
I was their mentor for the BBQ Committee alongside Zureen. I told them that as long as I still have things to impart upon them, I will still be their mentor and I will only stop being so when the day they do not need me anymore. I will keep my word on that.
=)
and finally...
Muhammad Farhan
34th Exco Logistics Officer
35th Exco Vice President
36th Exco President
My another Mentor
Siti Syakirah
35th Exco General Honorary Secretary
36th Exco Vice President
My new partner, Syak. It was apparent that you were destined to be one of the Exco 36th's heads by your showing during iKem. I myself am quite impressed by you at that time. Though we never quite communicated much during our time in Exco 36th, I pretty much believe that we can work well together this time round. Let us support our president together.
=))
Faan..faan..faan...
what can I say about this dear brother of mine...
To think that we didn't quite notice each other during Kem Evolusi.
Didn't quite notice issnt the right term.
More to we didnt even notice.
Hell, we only realised we took a picture with each other 2 damned years after the camp.
But whatever it is, Faan is another someone whom I look up to highly. His leadership ability, his janggut, his height..just to name a few.
Many a times in which we shared our stories with each other and come to understand each other better.
I still remember what you said to me during that night after iKem debrief ,Faan.
and I will hold it.
To the last word.
=))
there are many others that I would like to pay tribute to.
Yusri a.k.a Joi or Advisor Nurdeen wannabe for example.
But I'll save that for later
Because I've got a meeting to attend to tomorrow
AT TAMPINES
and i'm still awake at this hour.
sheesh